Prometheus Foundation News
OSI Achievements to Date
Objective Standard Institute launched its first programs in June 2020, led by Sarah and Craig Biddle, with funding from Prometheus Foundation. The Institute’s mission is to teach people about the importance of philosophy, the principles of Objectivism, and related ideas for living fully and advancing liberty. OSI’s...
Highlights of Prometheus Network Programs and Activities in 2021
Prometheus Foundation had a remarkable 2021, awarding nearly $5 million in grants to organizations and individuals who are promoting Ayn Rand’s works and advancing Objectivism all over the world. Here are some highlights of our grantees’ programs and activities. (A big thank-you to Annie Vinther Sanz for gathering...
Prometheus Foundation Awards $2.3 Million to Students For Liberty to Launch a Fellowship Program for the Study of Ayn Rand’s Philosophy
Laguna Hills, CA / February 2, 2022 - Prometheus Foundation has awarded Students For Liberty (SFL) a grant of $2.3 million to create and run SFL’s Prometheus Fellowship Program. The grant will fund the first two years of a four-year study program in which SFL’s top students from around the world will learn about Ayn...
TOS-Con 2022: Philosophy for Freedom and Flourishing (Westin Westminster Hotel Denver, Colorado June 22–25, 2022) is a definite go!
Effective May 29, the Massachusetts government is ending all mask mandates and limits on the number of people at gatherings. Because the situation has been uncertain until now, early-bird pricing has been extended through May 31. So you can still save 20% to 50% on registration. Here’s an indication of the speakers...
Jon Hersey Is Promoted to Managing Editor of The Objective Standard
Craig Biddle is delighted to announce that Jon Hersey has been promoted to managing editor of The Objective Standard (TOS).Some of you may know about Jon from his many brilliant articles on TOS, or perhaps from "The Hero Show", which he hosts with Dr Andrew Bernstein, or from the courses he teaches at Objective...
“Understanding Ayn Rand”: A Powerful PragerU Video
On Monday, March 22, PragerU posted a new five-minute video, titled “Understanding Ayn Rand,” and it instantly went viral. As of this writing, it has more than 2.1 views. The video, which is brilliantly narrated by Gloria Alvarez was sponsored by Objective Standard Institute and the script was co-authored by...
Main Stage lineup for TOS-Con 2021
Here's the Main Stage lineup for TOS-Con 2021: Jon Hersey, Cal Newport, Rajshree Agarwal, Jason Hill, Isaac M. Morehouse, Andrew Bernstein, David Crawford, Gloria Alvarez, Timothy Sandefur, Eric Daniels, Doug McGuff, and C Bradley Thompson. Plus, there will be breakout sessions with David Crawford, Chad Morris, Jon...
Discussing the Prager – Biddle Discussion
If you missed Craig Biddle discussing his recent discussion with Dennis Prager on The Daily Objective - hosted by the Ayn Rand Centre UK you can still watch it here: https://youtu.be/XqGhbUCGkdw The subject of this discussion - the PragerU Fireside Chat between Craig Biddle and Dennis Prager - can be found here:...
TOS-Con 2021 Philosophy for Freedom and Flourishing
TOS-Con is a conference for people who want to sharpen their minds, fuel their souls, excel in life, and fight for liberty. It will take place July 21–24, 2021 alongside the picturesque Charles River in Boston and will be a short Uber ride from all of Boston’s museums, historic attractions, and fine dining. ...